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Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

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The American Institute of Steel Construction has selected a shade structure concept situated in rural Arkansas as the grand prize winner of the $10,000 Forge Prize for 2024. Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas.

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DIALOG and Smoke Architecture complete Ontario college building inspired by Indigenous principles

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Designed in collaboration with Smoke Architecture, and described by the team as “Canada’s first LEED Gold, zero carbon, WELL certified, mass timber , higher-education facility,” the newly completed scheme “seamlessly blends Indigenous perspectives, sustainability and innovative architecture.”

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News: Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

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The American Institute of Steel Construction has selected a shade structure concept situated in rural Arkansas as the grand prize winner of the $10,000 Forge Prize for 2024. Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas.

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New architecture and design competitions: National Air and Space Museum, San Francisco Housing Design, Prague Metro, and Radical Innovation Awards

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If you are searching for some inspiring architecture and design competitions, take a look at the latest curated picks of contests listed on Bustler. fresh lighting concepts for the Prague Metro, innovative housing visions for San Francisco, and envelope-pushing design ideas for the hospitality and travel industries.

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Toothbrush pops open for recycling in Seymourpowell's Un-Made disassembly concept

Deezen

As part of the project, Seymourpowell devised four automated disassembly mechanism concepts using an electric toothbrush as an example for their animated graphics. Un-Made suggests automated disassembly mechanisms for an electric toothbrush The first Un-Made concept is a pin mechanism. The second concept is a vacuum mechanism.

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Unlocking Creativity: Exploring Resources for Inspiring Artistic Expression

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Creativity is the heartbeat of innovation, the soul of self-expression, and the essence of artistry that breathes life into our world. It nurtures our creative spirits, inviting us to explore, experiment, and innovate within the intimate confines of our living environment.

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Frida Escobedo to receive the third Charlotte Perriand Award

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Bestowed by the Créateurs Design Association and named after the groundbreaking French designer, the accolade is given to architects who have "pushed the boundaries of the design and architecture landscape, inspiring innovation, and challenging conventional norms."